This section is from the book "Mrs. Owens' Cook Book", by Frances E. Owens. Also available from Amazon: Mrs. Owens' Cook Book.
Dissolve 2 ounces of borax in 3 pints boiling water. Before it is cold add 1 teaspoon spirits of camphor. A tablespoon of this with an equal amount of tepid water will cleanse the teeth from all impurities. It is also a very excellent wash for the hair.
Mrs. M. M. Curtis, Seattle, Washington Ty.
Willow charcoal mixed with honey is excellent for whitening the teeth. The charcoal can be procured of any druggist, all prepared in bottles. It is very finely pulverized.
Eat bits of charcoal. If you cannot procure it, take an old broom handle, and burn it until it is charred.
 
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